73-CR-18-1109 Filed in Seventh Judicial District Court

2/7/2018 10:34:16 AM
Stearns County, MN

State of Minnesota District Court
County of Stearns 7th Judicial District
Prosecutor File No. CR-2018-336
Court File No. 73-CR-18-1109

State of Minnesota, COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Order of Detention
vs.
THOMAS RICHARD BROMEN    DOB: 06/05/1954
329 Hickman Drive
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
Defendant.

The Complainant submits this complaint to the Court and states that there is probable cause to believe
Defendant committed the following offense(s):
COUNT I
Charge: Traffic - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol
Minnesota Statute: 169A.20.1(1), with reference to:  169A.25.2
Maximum Sentence: One (1) year imprisonment and/or $3,000 fine
Offense Level: Gross Misdemeanor
Offense Date (on or about): 02/05/2018
Control #(ICR#): 18500695
Charge Description: That the defendant, Thomas Richard Bromen, then and there being, did wrongfully
and unlawfully drive, operate, or be in physical control of any motor vehicle within the State of Minnesota
while he was under the influence of alcohol, and two aggravating factors were present, to-wit: having an
alcohol concentration of 0.16 or more as measured at the time, or within two hours of the time, of the
offense, and having children under the age of 16 in the motor vehicle at the time of the offense if the
children are more than 36 months younger than him.
COUNT II
Charge: Traffic - DWI - Commercial Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.04 Within 2 Hours
Minnesota Statute: 169A.20.1(6), with reference to:  169A.25.2
Maximum Sentence: One (1) year imprisonment and/or $3,000 fine
Offense Level: Gross Misdemeanor
Offense Date (on or about): 02/05/2018
Control #(ICR#): 18500695
Charge Description: That the defendant, Thomas Richard Bromen, then and there being, did wrongfully
and unlawfully drive, operate, or be in physical control of any motor vehicle within the State of Minnesota,
and the vehicle was a commercial motor vehicle and his alcohol concentration at the time, or as
measured within two hours of the time, of driving, operating, or being in physical control of the commercial
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motor vehicle was 0.04 or more, and two aggravating factors were present, to-wit: having 2/7/2018
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concentration of 0.16 or more as measured at the time, or within two hours of the time, of the offense, and
having children under the age of 16 in the motor vehicle at the time of the offense if the children are more
than 36 months younger than him.
COUNT III
Charge: Traffic - DWI - Alcohol-Related School Bus or Head Start Bus Driving; Crime Described
Minnesota Statute: 169A.31.1, with reference to:  169A.31.2(1)
Maximum Sentence: One (1) year imprisonment and/or $3,000 fine
Offense Level: Gross Misdemeanor
Offense Date (on or about): 02/05/2018
Control #(ICR#): 18500695
Charge Description: That the defendant, Thomas Richard Bromen, then and there being, did wrongfully
and unlawfully drive, operate, or be in physical control of any class of school bus or Head Start bus within
the State of Minnesota when there was physical evidence present in his body of the consumption of any
alcohol, and the violation occurred while children under the age of 16 were in the vehicle and the children
were more than 36 months younger than him.

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STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE 2/7/2018 10:34:16 AM
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The Complainant states that the following facts establish probable cause:
 
On February 5, 2018, at approximately 4:58 p.m., Officer Von Wahlde was dispatched to Sauk Centre
Public Schools bus garage located in the City of Sauk Centre, County of Stearns, State of Minnesota, for a
driving complaint. Officer Von Wahlde arrived at the bus garage and was met by Transportation Director
J.L.F., fully identified in the police reports, and Thomas Richard Bromen, DOB: 6/5/1954, the defendant
herein. Officer Von Wahlde observed that the defendant's eyes were bloodshot and watery and could smell
an overwhelming odor of alcohol coming from the defendant. J.L.F. stated that he had received three
driving complaints about the defendant while the defendant was on his school bus route. J.L.F. stated that
he met the defendant at the bus garage as the defendant was exiting the school bus after his route. J.L.F.
said he noticed that the defendant's eyes were bloodshot and watery at that time and observed signs of
impairment. 

J.L.F. stated that the defendant arrived for his afternoon route at 2:30 p.m. At that time, the defendant
picked up approximately 50 students from the school. J.L.F. said the first call he received was from a
daycare provider stating that the defendant forgot to drop off two students. The second call was from
another daycare stating that the defendant forgot to drop off students. The third call was from a truck driver
who stated that he had just been cut off by the defendant with the bus and shortly after that, the defendant
ran a red light. J.L.F. said he asked the defendant if he had been drinking and the defendant admitted
being impaired and driving drunk with the kids. 

The defendant agreed to take a breath test. The results of the DataMaster test showed that the defendant's
alcohol concentration was .16 at 5:43 p.m. 

Complainant has reason to believe and does believe that all of the above information is true and correct. 

The above facts constitute your complainant's basis for believing that the above-named defendant, on or
about the 5th day of February, 2018, in the City of Sauk Centre, County of Stearns, State of Minnesota,
committed the offenses described herein.

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SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS 2/7/2018 10:34:16 AM
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Complainant requests that Defendant, subject to bail or conditions of release, be:
(1) arrested or that other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court; or
(2) detained, if already in custody, pending further proceedings; and that said Defendant otherwise
be dealt with according to law.
Complainant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true and
correct. Minn. Stat. § 358.116; Minn. R. Crim. P. 2.01, subds. 1, 2.

Complainant Bryon Friedrichs Electronically Signed:

Chief 02/07/2018 09:56 AM
320 Oak Street S STEARNS County,  MN
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
Badge: 7801

Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this complaint.

Prosecuting Attorney Kevin M. Voss Electronically Signed:

Assistant County Attorney 02/07/2018 09:31 AM
705 Courthouse Square
St. Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 656-3880

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FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE 2/7/2018 10:34:16 AM
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From the above sworn facts, and any supporting affidavits or supplemental sworn testimony, I, the Issuing Officer, have
determined that probable cause exists to support, subject to bail or conditions of release where applicable, Defendant’s arrest
or other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant’s appearance in court, or Defendant’s detention, if already in custody,
pending further proceedings. Defendant is therefore charged with the above-stated offense(s).

SUMMONS
THEREFORE YOU, THE DEFENDANT, ARE SUMMONED to appear on ________ ___, _____ at _____ AM/PM
before the above-named court at 725 Courthouse Square, St. Cloud, MN 56303 to answer this complaint.

IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR in response to this SUMMONS, a WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST shall be issued.

WARRANT
To the Sheriff of the above-named county; or other person authorized to execute this warrant: I order, in the name of the State
of Minnesota, that the Defendant be apprehended and arrested without delay and brought promptly before the court (if in
session), and if not, before a Judge or Judicial Officer of such court without unnecessary delay, and in any event not later than
36 hours after the arrest or as soon as such Judge or Judicial Officer is available to be dealt with according to law.

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X ORDER OF DETENTION
Since the Defendant is already in custody, I order, subject to bail or conditions of release, that the Defendant continue to be
detained pending further proceedings.

Bail:  $
Conditions of Release:  

This complaint, duly subscribed and sworn to or signed under penalty of perjury, is issued by the undersigned Judicial Officer
as of the following date: February 7, 2018.

Judicial Officer Shan C. Wang Electronically Signed: 02/07/2018 10:30 AM

 

Sworn testimony has been given before the Judicial Officer by the following witnesses:
 

COUNTY OF STEARNS
STATE OF MINNESOTA

State of Minnesota
Plaintiff LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETURN OF SERVICE
I hereby Certify and Return that I have served a copy of this Order of
vs. Detention upon the Defendant herein named.
Signature of Authorized Service Agent:
Thomas Richard Bromen
Defendant

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DEFENDANT FACT SHEET 2/7/2018 10:34:16 AM
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Name: Thomas Richard Bromen
DOB: 06/05/1954
Address: 329 Hickman Drive
Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Alias Names/DOB:
SID: MN14HJ2034
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 188lbs.
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color:
Gender: MALE
Race: White
Fingerprints Required per Statute: Yes
Fingerprint match to Criminal History Record: Yes
Driver's License #: S669195599321   (MN)
Alcohol Concentration: Breath Machine: 0.1600

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STATUTE AND OFFENSE GRID 2/7/2018 10:34:16 AM
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Cnt Statute Offense Statute Nbrs and Descriptions Offense MOC GOC Controlling Case

Nbr Type Date(s) Level Agencies Numbers

1 Charge 2/5/2018 169A.20.1(1) Gross JE507 N MN0730500 18500695

Traffic - DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Misdemeanor
Under Influence of Alcohol
  Penalty 2/5/2018 169A.25.2 Gross JE507 N MN0730500 18500695
Traffic - DWI - Second-Degree Driving Misdemeanor
While Impaired; Criminal Penalty

2 Charge 2/5/2018 169A.20.1(6) Gross JEKC7 N MN0730500 18500695

Traffic - DWI - Commercial Motor Misdemeanor
Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.04
Within 2 Hours
  Penalty 2/5/2018 169A.25.2 Gross JEKC7 N MN0730500 18500695
Traffic - DWI - Second-Degree Driving Misdemeanor
While Impaired; Criminal Penalty

3 Charge 2/5/2018 169A.31.1 Gross J25C7 N MN0730500 18500695

Traffic - DWI - Alcohol-Related School Misdemeanor
Bus or Head Start Bus Driving; Crime
Described
  Penalty 2/5/2018 169A.31.2(1) Gross J25C7 N MN0730500 18500695
Traffic - DWI - Alcohol-Related School Misdemeanor
Bus or Head Start Bus-Child under 16
in Vehicle